I would assume that their homes would cater to this market.

Insurance, liability, tools, etc.The insurance required by the state for the license is sort of on the expensive side to begin with.

Why couldn't I use this archaic tool or reading to better my position in life? 

On a separate note-- I am beginning to build investment tools /models/spreadsheets to start getting my hands dirty in the financial modeling/metrics/analysis of rental properties.  

The information on here and investor tools can really accelerate your business to the nest level.

I've heard mint is a valuable tool, especially for staying organized financially.

In some ways, it feels like buying a toolbox with a number of specialized tools in the box.

A lot of forum members are experts in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, buy and hold investing, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.There are some pretty nice discounts on many products and services offered as Perks to BP members that you might want to check out: https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks/proIf you haven’t been to it already, the Bigger Pockets blog features links to their fantastic podcast and many great articles: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

A lot of forum members are experts in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, buy and hold investing, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.There are some pretty nice discounts on many products and services offered as Perks to BP members that you might want to check out: https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks/proIf you haven’t been to it already, the Bigger Pockets blog features links to their fantastic podcast and many great articles: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

In short, I think if you are going to tool up after one of the largest expansions in RE prices (rent and buy) that we have ever seen, these are major considerations.